We would like to invite you to participate in the seminar entitled “Resilient Society”, which will be held on February 27, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Poznań University of Economics and Business (Al. Niepodległości 10) in Room 236 A (Building A) an online

The objective of the seminar is to create a platform for discussion that summarizes the key issues involved in building a resilient society in Europe. This discussion is particularly necessary given the ongoing transformations across the continent, which require societal adjustments and proactive crisis readiness.

Experts in the field of sustainable development and resilient society will present as keynote speakers:

• Prof. Barbara Borusiak (Poznań University of Economics and Business), who will seek answers to the question of whether sustainable consumption leads to resilient society,
• Prof. Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado (Polytechnic University of Madrid, Jean Monnet Chair RegenEU), who will provide an overview of the urban paradigm in the context of the transformation towards resilient EU cities,
• Katarzyna Ptak-Bufkens (European Commission, DG SANTE), who will address the problem of European Union support for healthcare.

Seminar program:

11.00-11.15 || Opening
Prof. Ida Musiałkowska, Coordinator of the JMCoE “Resilient and transforming Europe” project, PUEB
Prof. Marcin Anholcer, Vice-Rector for Research, PUEB
Prof. Piotr Trąpczyński, Director of the Institute of International Business and Economics, PUEB

11.15-12.45 || Plenary session:
Chairs of the session: Prof. Piotr Idczak, Dr. Magdalena Śliwińska, PUEB

Prof. Barbara Borusiak, Can sustainable consumption lead to a resilient society?
Prof. Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado, Reviewing the “urban paradigm” the transition towards resilient EU cities
Ms. Katarzyna Ptak-Bufkens, Resilience of health systems and support of the EU

12.45-13.00 || Coffee break
13.00-14.00 || Discussion
13.45-14.00 || Closing remarks

Employees, students and doctoral students of our and other universities are invited to the seminar.

Participation in the seminar is free of charge.

Registration is open until February the 25th, 2025, <<<please register>>>

Event under the Patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union